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H334 HFH

1991 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,767 mi
Last recorded217,767 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH334 HFH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 217,767 miles

o/s handbrake low on efficiency

Fail 11 Dec 2009 217,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 239,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion started offside rear sill

front number plate damaged

rear brake pads worn thin - discs worn & pitted

scratch marks offside & nearside of windscreen

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 7 Nov 2008 239,782 miles

corrosion started offside rear sill

front number plate damaged

rear brake pads worn thin - discs worn & pitted

scratch marks offside & nearside of windscreen

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 28 Nov 2007 231,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front tyre worn outer edge

rear brake pads wor thin

scratch mark offside of windscreen

Fail 28 Nov 2007 231,392 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake pads worn thin - discs worn

offside front tyre worn outer edge

scratch mark offside of windscreen

slight binding of offside front brake

slight pitting & wear rear brake didcs

Pass 7 Oct 2006 223,487 miles

some corrosion of front & rear brake discs

Pass 7 Nov 2005 223,471 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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H334 HFH is a 1991 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H334 HFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H334 HFH registered?

H334 HFH is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 28 February 1991.

Is H334 HFH safe to buy?

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